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International Beaches
Europe’s Most Beautiful Beaches Aren’t Always Where You Would Expect
Scattered across islands, national parks, medieval towns, and rugged coastlines, these are the shorelines worth building a European trip around.
June 27, 2026 03:59 AM
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Lottie Gross
Chimney Rock National Monument defining rock formation to the back drop of a two-toned evening, part turquoise, part dark blue, with a faint moon up above
Road Trips
Colorado Wants You to Stay Up Late on This New Stargazing Road Trip
June 26, 2026 07:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Santa Maria Beach, Los Cabos, Baja California sur, Mexico
Trending News
The Best Time to Visit These Hot-Weather Destinations May Be the Hottest Time of Year
June 26, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jon Bailey
People in a fishing skift operated by the Boat Company with forest-covered cliffs in the background in Alaska
Small Ship Cruises
This Nonprofit Cruise Line Wants to Make You Fall in Love with Alaska—So That You’ll Help Protect It
June 26, 2026 01:03 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Folia Bar + Kitchen
Stay Here Next
This New California Wine Country Hotel Is Built Around Great Food
June 26, 2026 11:54 AM
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Michelle Baran
Kansas City - FIFA Fan Fest June 16th 2026
Cities We Love
Why World Cup Fans Are Falling for Kansas City, the Tournament’s Smallest Host City
June 26, 2026 05:19 AM
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Lauren Keith
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Trending News
The Cheapest Day to Book Flights Is Not When You Think
June 26, 2026 03:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
A person dressed in traditional regalia at a pow wow in South Dakota.
Travel for Good
How to Plan an Indigenous Travel Experience—Respectfully
November 15, 2023 12:04 PM
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Autumn Fourkiller
A Brightline train going over a bridge in Florida
Train Travel
Florida Has a New High Speed Train Route—Here’s What It’s Like
November 15, 2023 10:52 AM
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Paul Rubio
A flight attendant standing in an airplane aisle, with seats on either side. Her hands are raised to the luggage bins.
Air Travel News
Why Do Airplanes Dim the Cabin Lights During Takeoff and Landing?
November 15, 2023 08:00 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
JetBlue airplane taking off
Air Travel News
Amsterdam Will No Longer Restrict JetBlue Flights
November 14, 2023 09:30 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Overhead view of the Blue Lagoon in Iceland
Trending News
Iceland’s Blue Lagoon Closed Through November Amid Volcanic Eruption Concerns
November 14, 2023 05:35 PM
Mauna Lani
Hotels
Surf Schools, Water Sports, and Ocean Conservation: 7 Hawai’i Hotels for Connecting with the Pacific
November 14, 2023 01:59 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Two people headed into the Pacific Ocean with a surfboard.
Fall 2023
How Learning to Surf Helped Me Feel Closer to Hawai‘i—and the Ocean
November 14, 2023 01:59 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
The undersea bedroom at the Muraka at Conrad Maldives
Hotels
These Are 8 of the Most Unique Hotels Around the World
November 14, 2023 01:26 PM
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Nora Zelevansky
Land's End, Baja, Mexico
Air Travel News
Mexico Flights From $99 One-Way During Alaska Airlines’ Sale—Including for Holiday Travel
November 14, 2023 12:55 PM
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Michelle Baran
Tourism Is Life co-owner Peter Momoh Bassie walks on a beach in Sierra Leone
History + Culture
Sierra Leone Is Building a Tourism Industry. Meet 3 People Paving the Way.
November 13, 2023 08:05 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
A huge iceberg rises out of the water in Greenland
Expedition Cruises
7 Things You Should Know Before Taking a Greenland Cruise
November 11, 2023 10:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
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Festivals + Events
Asheville, N.C.'s Best Festivals Celebrate Yoga, Pride, Black Culture, and Much More
November 10, 2023 02:40 PM
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Jenn Rice
12 Dreamy Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins You Can Rent on Airbnb and Vrbo
Hotels
16 Dreamy Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins You Can Rent on Airbnb and Vrbo
November 10, 2023 02:26 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Cities We Love
7 Best Neighborhoods in Asheville, N.C., to Visit or Stay In
November 10, 2023 02:25 PM
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Jenn Rice
Bombas Are (Really) the Best Compression Socks for Travel
AFAR Approved
Bombas Are (Really) the Best Compression Socks for Travel—and They’re 25 Percent off Right Now
November 10, 2023 01:03 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Highway 170 in West Texas flowering with blue bonnets.
Road Trips
The 8 Most Scenic Road Trips in Texas
November 10, 2023 11:27 AM
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Mae Hamilton
A person pushing someone in a wheelchair in an airport
Air Travel News
United Unveils New Search Tool for Passengers With Wheelchairs
November 9, 2023 06:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
Will the U.S. ever be on par with major rail networks in Europe and Asia?
Train Travel
East Coast Train Travel Will Soon Be Much Smoother Thanks to These Major Upgrades
November 9, 2023 06:23 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Videos
The Best Time to Visit Alaska Might Surprise You [VIDEO]
November 9, 2023 05:31 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
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Cities We Love
A Local Chef Reveals His Perfect Day in Asheville, North Carolina
November 9, 2023 04:27 PM
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Jenn Rice
The mountainous area around Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan.
Fall 2023
The 2023 AFAR Travel Vanguard
November 9, 2023 11:50 AM
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Sebastian Modak
The counter area and table at ALT Stazione del Gusto in Rome
Trending News
Italy’s Next Best Dining Destination? Roadside Rest Stops
November 8, 2023 05:37 PM
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Erica Firpo
Man swimming among caverns with two small children
Family Travel
11 Family Travel Tips Every Parent Should Know
November 8, 2023 05:05 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Left: a Koreatown strip mall. Right: Kil Chae Jeong, owner of Gol Tong Chicken.
Fall 2023
A Look Behind the Scenes of One of Los Angeles’s Most Exciting Neighborhoods
November 8, 2023 02:03 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Chai Pani Okra Fries
Food + Drink
The Best Dishes to Try in Asheville, North Carolina, According to Its Top Chefs
November 8, 2023 11:37 AM
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Tykesha Burton
A-frame cabin in a forest at sunset
Hotels
Airbnb Just Made It Easier to Find Quality Listings
November 8, 2023 11:11 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The rooms at Gora Kadan have views of intimate gardens with maple trees.
Hotels
What to Know Before Staying in a Ryokan in Japan
November 8, 2023 09:00 AM
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Nicola Chilton
U.S. Passport booklet filled with stamps
Visas + Passports
You Can Now Get Your U.S. Passport Faster, the State Department Says
November 7, 2023 07:21 PM
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Michelle Baran
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